M2.03 - LDPE Powder Recycling

Converting LDPE plastic waste into recyclable form.

Sponsor: Minigrip
Student Team: Ben Dudek, Tucker Fredrickson, Marco Baca, Juan Rodriguez
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Austin Talley & Dr. Michelle Londa

M2.03 Logo
M2.03 Logo

MiniGrip has been accumulating LDPE plastic powder as a byproduct of raw materials shipments. Our goal is to convert this unusable plastic waste into a recyclable form. This will be done by melting the powder through a single-screw extruder and molding it into solid bricks, making the bulk density high enough for recyclers to accept.

M2.03 Presentation

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M2.03 Project Presentation

M2.03 Poster Pitch

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M2.03 Poster.pdf

Team Contact Information

Team Project Manager: Ben Dudek, igk5@txstate.edu

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Austin Talley, abt30@txstate.edu & Dr. Michelle Londa, ml40@txstate.edu

M2.03 Team Photo
From left to right (Juan Rodriguez, Tucker Frederickson, Ben Dudek, Marco Baca)

Let us know what you think! You can evaluate our project here: M2.03 Evaluation Form